We live to learn, we learn to live...Yes, it was a learning experience for me at the age of 58.
I belong to South Kolkata. The places visited are known to me ... but the information regarding these places shared by Avik was something which I was not aware. Avik's indebth knowledge regarding the cultural background of Kolkata was commendable. The food was excellent and delightful... Avik was found quite knowledgeable in this area too.
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Tdey45
October 16, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Come and Savour Kolkata Street Food
The experience with Avik was both sensory and cerebral. The fact that our tour happened at the onset of Durga Puja only heightened the mood and vibrancy.
Each mouth watering dish was followed by another mouth watering dish and Avik’s knowledge of the food items and how they were prepared was consummate.
Also his panache for sharing the cultural and social history of Kolkata was well received and there were lots of I did not know that moments.
So thank you Avik for deepening and extending my knowledge.
On a personal note thank you for indulging us and me for partaking in more than a glass of Shorbot. A high moment and most satisfying.
Highly recommend this tour.
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U3285SEmikec
October 12, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
The real deal Kolkata street food
Avík was an energetic and knowledgeable guide. The tour is as much about the people and the city as it is the food - I learned so much and enjoyed talking to him, walking the streets of the old Kolkata, and learning so much about the city. But the food was excellent too - the real deal Kolkata street food. I especially liked the mutton, the Kolkata take on fish and chips, the fired mango, and the sweets! Come hungry and be ready to ride the metro and local bus and to cross busy streets and to keep up with Arvik, who is quite fleet of foot!
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reginatD8998YU
October 12, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Kolkata Food Tour
This food tour was absolutely amazing. Our tour guide, Avek, was knowledgeable not only about all the foods we tried but also Kolkata and India as a whole. He made the most experience truly immersing Indian culture and cuisine. Throughout the tour we felt, safe, welcomed truly a part of the culture. It was the experience of a lifetime and I would recommend this tour to anyone traveling to Kolkata.
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jackwW1054MN
October 3, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A unique experience in the heart of the city
Avik’s unique tour involves many food and drink stations, 3 modes of transport, history lessons and cultural stops that you would never see if you just kept to the touristy area around Park Street.
Avik’s tour starts at a busy metro station which was very busy and a little hard to find the rendezvous, then you weave through crowds and shops into the station and Avik guides you onto the metro to the Kurmitoli area of the city. From there it is a whirlwind of senses and history for nearly 4 hours. We had amazing paratha, goat curry, fruit, and ice cream, saw some of the oldest buildings in the city, watched craftsman melt gold and make milk sweets over huge furnaces.
Avik was a brilliant tour guide on a route that he has designed himself and refined over 10+ years. It was great seeing him interact with old friends and acquaintances the whole way through.
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mm4peace
September 30, 2026 · via Viator
Don’t miss this tour!!
The experience of this outing is just as described only better! It is a night in Kolkata tasting food and infused with insightful history of the city. The food was safely prepared and delicious!
The tour guide was easily able to accommodate my vegetarian preferences. We had the most delicious mango lassi ever!
The opportunity to ride the different modes of transportation was exciting and unrivaled. We learned the history of parts the city we didn’t know existed. Avik is passionate about the city, its food, its history and culture. This shines thru in the enthusiastic was he explained everything. We experienced a slice of life in Kolkata that as a tourist we would never have seen without this tour HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
Marian M, Washington, DC
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Trail09915570588
September 28, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful experience ! Must do in Kolkata
Wonderful experience , Avnik was knowledged, experienced and had great insight into the places we went to eat/drink, the history and overall culture. I had lost to eat, some wonderful goodies given by Avnik and great memories! Must do tour !
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826neerajn
September 17, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
More than a food tour! Absolutely enjoyed it
Excellent street food tour by Avik, having a really knowledgeable guide made the experience uniquely engaging. The gap between each food stop was filled with historic and cultural references that Avik explained really well. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it and could easily be one of the most satisfying food tours we've had, both for the belly and the mind.
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fernandamG7313TX
September 16, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing tour with delicious food
Avik was amazing. Knowledgeable, funny and very conscious of the spaces we were walking in and eating at. Kolkata is a busy city so feeling safe and well taken care of was important for my couple and I. It was great! Thank you.
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wojciechf327
August 30, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
The really best food tour in India.
I was lucky enough to pick this specific one out of the many offers online. I was drawn in by the professional website and the honest video of the tour. Better not to watch the video, though—experience it live instead. I’ve seen a thing or two—I once lived in India for a month and ate street food—yet I still consider this one of the best trips of my life. I ate everything, felt safe, and even if I end up paying the price for it later, I have no regrets. You simply couldn't experience this on your own. Plus, the guide is a fantastic storyteller who shares wonderful tales about daily life and the history of the country. So, it’s not just a food tour; it’s a genuine expedition through Kolkata.